Living and working in the north east allows for an excellent quality of life! Housing is at the top of many people's priorities and with some of the lowest house prices in England, you certainly get a lot more home for your money.
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We are seeking Consultants in Emergency Medicine for the Acute and Emergency Care Group at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. The posts will be primarily based at University Hospital North Durham (UHND) or based at Darlington Memorial Hospital (DMH).
Situated in the North East of England with its vibrant cities and beautiful coast and countryside County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of around 600,000 people. We are a high performing organisation with a track record of success. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our emergency medical teams.
Applicants must have suitable training in Emergency Medicine and are required to be fully registered with the GMC. A special interest is encouraged. The appointees will join an enthusiastic team of existing Consultants with further expansion planned in the future.
These appointments will facilitate further development of the Emergency Medicine Departments within the Trust, working closely with Acute Medicine colleagues. The successful applicants will participate in the teaching of undergraduate students, foundation and Specialty Trainees in addition to supporting professional development of SAS Doctors and Emergency Nurse Practitioners. The Trust is strongly committed to teaching and training with close affiliation to Newcastle University Medical School and excellent GMC survey scores.
This is a stimulating environment which will provide development opportunities to motivated individuals as we are currently developing a Front of House model. We are a dynamic, enthusiastic and cohesive team who strongly believe in leading by example and encouraging and developing all staff.
The Trust hosts ALS and EPLS and ATLS courses with current Consultants being Course Directors and instructing on all courses.
In accordance with good practice guidelines from the Disclosure and Barring Service the successful candidate will be required to submit an enhanced application for disclosure.
Informal discussions/ visits to the department are encouraged - to arrange, please contact Dr John Holmes, Clinical Lead for Emergency Medicine on 0191 333 2558 or Dr Shaz Afzal on 01325 743472.
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Please note: Where vacancies receive a large number of applications (in excess of 50), the vacancy may be closed prior to the published closing date.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Applications from job seekers who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. The UK Visas and Immigration department requires employers to complete this test to show that no suitably qualified EEA or EU worker can fill the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, Tier 2 skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.
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